Cedar Walk, Williamsboro NC, Vintage Photo, 1953

This vintage photograph was captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, a notable photographer recognized for her contributions to the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South. The image showcases a structure in Williamsboro, Vance County, North Carolina, known as Cedar Walk. The photograph highlights the architectural style and the natural elements surrounding the home, including the prominent vines that adorn its exterior.

Cedar Walk is a significant example of the residential architecture found in this region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The careful composition of the photograph allows viewers to appreciate both the craftsmanship of the building and the lush landscape characteristic of North Carolina.

This image, part of the Library of Congress collection, was acquired from the estate of Johnston in 1953. It serves as a valuable historical record, reflecting the design aesthetics and cultural context of the time in which it was taken.